1. Oracle on Egypt:See, the Lord is riding on a swift cloudon his way to Egypt;The idols of Egypt tremble before him,the hearts of the Egyptians melt within them.
2. I will stir up Egypt against Egypt:brother will war against brother,Neighbor against neighbor,city against city, kingdom against kingdom.
3. The courage of the Egyptians shall ebb away within them,and I will bring their counsel to nought;They shall consult idols and charmers, ghosts and clairvoyants.
4. I will deliver Egyptinto the power of a cruel master,A harsh king who shall rule over them—oracle of the Lord, the Lord of hosts.